Two charged for driving against traffic while high on etomidate
Two men in Singapore have been charged with dangerous driving and drug-related offenses after driving against traffic while under the influence of etomidate. This follows a recent spike in accidents linked to the sedative, prompting increased road safety scrutiny.
Why it matters
The rise in etomidate-related traffic incidents has become a significant public health and road safety concern in Singapore.
Rayden Chong Shi An allegedly drove across a centre divider kerb onto the opposite side of the road in Jurong West in October 2025.
Listen Summarise Two men, Rayden Chong and Koh Chee Siong, were charged with dangerous driving and drug driving after allegedly driving against traffic under the influence of etomidate. A previous case involved Muhammad Shafiq Razali, charged with causing a fatal accident while driving under the influence of drugs, resulting in a woman's death. Between 2023 and 2025, 38 accidents linked to drug use occurred, with 19 fatalities; etomidate-related accidents rose sharply in 2025, highlighting serious road safety concerns. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Two men who allegedly drove against the flow of traffic while under the influence of etomidate were hauled to court on Sept 3.
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